What helps with constipation?!

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BreVogan wrote:

I’m so sorry if this is TMI but I had diarrhea yesterday and today I really feel like I have to go but I haven’t been able to all day! I have that yucky, crampy feeling like when you just really need to go to the bathroom but nothing so far. What helps??

For me, switching the type of prenatal from "Baby & Me 2" with a separate DHA to "SmartyPants Prenatal with DHA Gummy Vitamins" helped get things moving lol. Pears ande extra water seem to help, as well. Good luck!

Drinking more water has made a difference for me. Also my doctor recommended Colace, which I have been taking daily and it also made a difference. I’ve been moving more and exercising on the treadmill now that my energy has come back. All this combined is keeping me regular. Good luck!

First thing in the morning, try a teaspoon or so of melted ghee followed by a few ounces of warm water. I actually put the ghee in my morning coffee, but you could also mix it in a cup of hot tea. Ghee helps lubricate the digestive system.

More water than you can fathom drinking. I was in the same boat as you sister, and tried a tonne of different remedies. My midwife recommended I drink at least 3 litres A DAY. I used an app to track every glass, and you won't believe how much water that is.

I promise you'll feel better after a few days of drinking that much water!

I've dealt with constipation throughout my pregnancy and I've just discovered something very SIMPLE that has actually helped A LOT. So, not only do I drink 3 liters of water a day (around 100oz), but i drink WARM water instead of cool. I actually heat my water bottle up so the water is on the hotter side. I've gone from having a bowel movement once every 4-5 days to once every other day and the only thing i've done differently is change the temperature of my water!

I've also read that warm water helps you hydrate better and is also good for a number of other things. Look it up!